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Akili King
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Our Favorite Beauty Moments From The 2025 Governors Awards
Following the LACMA Art + Film Gala and CFDA Awards earlier this month, awards show season is finally sneaking back up. And, last night, the…
Luar And TRESemmé Just Launched The Hair Accessory You Need This Season
“Beauty has always been part of my world,” LUAR founder Raul Lopez tells ESSENCE. Earlier this year, the designer collaborated with MAC, his longterm makeup…
Sweet July Skin Launches New Rum Cake Lip Treatment Inspired By Ayesha Curry’s Jamaican Roots
Sweet July Skin is serving up something sweet just in time for the season. And trust us, your lips are about to feel the love….
Meet The Hairstylists Behind Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Most Iconic Looks
Former First lady Michelle Obama’s new book, The Look, is more than a visual archive. It’s a celebration of Black womanhood, the evolution of personal…
How Del Martin Is Bringing Beauty Lovers Together With The Black Beauty Block Party
As more beauty lovers rethink what connection really looks like—online and off—a new kind of moment is taking shape. For Del Martin, celebrity makeup artist…
The Lip Bar Teamed Up With Top Beauty Creators For Its First Lip Kit Collab
This holiday season, The Lip Bar is ushering in a new era of beauty collaborations with its first-ever influencer-created lip kits, partnering with three powerhouse…
The Best Beauty Moments From The 2025 Fashion Awards
Ending the year with one final red carpet just feels right. Tonight, the Fashion Awards—hosted by Colman Domingo—returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall. As always,…
This Is The “Little Secret” To Porsha Williams’ RHOA Beauty
TV stars are known for having no bad angles. But, while Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has the best of the best glam…
Black Beauty Stole The Show At The Annual Critics Choice Association Celebration
Last night, Black beauty owned the red carpet. The Critics Choice Association hosted their 8th annual celebration of Black Cinema and Television at Fairmont Century…
Dionne Warwick’s Iconic Beauty Moments
Dionne Warwick is more than just her God-given vocals. Born into a family rooted in music—from her sister Dee Dee Warwick and mother Lee Drinkard…